| Mumbai, May 05, 2006- Based on the hit nostalgic series
launched in 1979 and created by Merv Griffin, Star World now revives
the beloved variety series "Dance Fever" for a whole new
generation of dance enthusiasts! So put on your dancing shoes and
get ready to rock and roll with "Dance Fever" starting this
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006 at 8 p.m.
Dance Fever is based on the television show of the same name that
originally aired in 1979. This version will try to capitalise on
the success of American Idol and is hosted by Eric Niles. Instead
of searching for the best singers, the mission of this dance competition
is to find out America's best dancers. The ultimate Dance Fever
contestant or team champion will strut away with a $100,000 grand
prize.
Auditions for Dance Fever were held in New York, L.A., Chicago,
Miami, and Atlanta. Of these auditioners, only 48 individuals or
teams will make it past the initial audition process and head to
Las Vegas for their chance at dancing stardom. The Top 48 can consist
of individual dancers, or teams of two-four dancers. Once the elimination
rounds begin in Las Vegas, the contestants will meet host Eric Niles.
The contestants will also face, for the first time, the Dance Fever
judges: actress and singer Carmen Electra ("Baywatch,"
"Starsky & Hutch"); Grammy-winning artist MC Hammer;
and renowned director/choreographer Jamie King, who has worked with
Madonna, Britney Spears and Ricky Martin.
Dance Fever is produced jointly by Merv Griffin Entertainment and
Nash Entertainment with Merv Griffin and Bruce Nash as executive
producers.
Starting May 9th, 2006 only on Star World
Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Saturdays at 7 a.m.
About Star
STAR is a leading media and entertainment company in Asia. STAR
broadcasts over 50 television services in nine languages to more
than 300 million viewers across 53 Asian countries. STAR channels
cover all genres including general entertainment (Star Plus, Xing
Kong, Star Chinese Channel, Star One, Star Utsav, Star World, Vijay,
Phoenix Chinese), sports (ESPN, Star Sports), movies (Star Chinese
Movies, Star Gold, Star Movies), music (Channel [V]), and news and
current affairs (Star News, Star Ananda, Phoenix InfoNews Channel).
STAR controls over 20,000 hours of Indian and Chinese programming
and also owns the world's largest contemporary Chinese film library,
with more than 600 titles, featuring superstars including Jackie
Chan, Chow Yun Fat and Bruce Lee. In partnership with leading companies
in Asia, STAR businesses extend to filmed entertainment, television
production, cable systems, direct-to-home services, terrestrial
TV broadcasting, wireless and digital services. STAR is a wholly
owned subsidiary of News Corporation. www.startv.com
For further information please contact:
In Mumbai
Zeenat Khan
Asst Vice President, Publicity
STAR (India) Ltd.
Tel No. 91-22-56305555
Shiraz Bhavnani / Aditi Chada}
Vaishnavi Corporate Communications
Tel: 91-22-5656 8787
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